France food household consumption volume
France food household consumption volume stood at 141,977 in 2025, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Final consumption by function (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1959 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Final consumption by function (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain-linked volumes | |||||||||||
| Food | 141,977 | 139,788 | 139,271 | 143,656 | 147,659 | 148,439 | 142,795 | 143,037 | 143,698 | 142,852 | |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 13,281 | 13,167 | 13,445 | 14,049 | 13,803 | 13,739 | 13,334 | 13,506 | 13,361 | 12,972 |
Understanding france food household consumption volume
Unprocessed and processed food items purchased for home consumption are measured in this specific volume series, excluding beverages entirely. The scope captures the physical quantity of meat, dairy, produce, bakery items, and pantry staples acquired by households, adjusted for price changes. Excluded are non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic drinks, and all dining-out services. This narrow indicator focuses purely on the physical volume of edible goods brought into the home.
Evaluating this series requires awareness that consumer substitution between food grades can alter the average unit value, which is captured during price deflation. Revisions align with updated agricultural and grocery retail turnover statistics. Analysts should compare this sub-aggregate with the broader food and beverage volume row to assess the distinct consumption trends of potable liquids versus solid foodstuffs.
Frequently asked questions
- Are juices and soft drinks included in this food volume measure?
- No, beverages are excluded from this specific food category and are tracked under non-alcoholic drink series.
- Does this series cover fresh produce and meats?
- Yes, all categories of solid food items purchased for home preparation are included.
- Why is this series useful compared to broader aggregates?
- It isolates core dietary food purchases from the distorting effects of beverage pricing and broader retail shifts.